The BYD S6 is a mid-size crossover SUV designed and manufactured by China's Shenzhen-based battery, photovoltaics, and car maker, BYD. It is also the brand's first crossover SUV product.[1][2]
| BYD S6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD |
| Also called | BYD S7 |
| Production |
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| Assembly | Changsha, China Iran (Karmania Auto) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door Sport utility vehicle |
| Related | BYD Tang |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,810 mm (189.4 in) |
| Width | 1,855 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,710–1,760 kg (3,770–3,880 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | BYD Tang |
Background
editThe BYD S6 was shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in late 2010[1] and since May 6, 2011 when this model was first officially sold in Changsha, China.[3][4] It became the best selling China domestic SUV in sales volume by reaching 15,000 units in December, 2011, being awarded as "Fastest Seller SUV"[2][5] and has been named China's "SUV of the Year" according to the Annual Ranking of Chinese Automobiles.[2]
There are two models of the BYD S6 available to public sales in China, the 2.0 L and 2.4 L, with eight versions featuring different trim and equipment levels.[1][4][6]
Safety
editIn December 2012, the China Automobile Technology Research Center published the C-NCAP crash-testing impact scores of BYD S6, awarding it the highest five-star safety rating for an SUV. This designation makes the S6 the first Chinese domestic SUV model with this rating. In C-NCAP tests, the BYD S6 out-performed other brands in body structure, design, and safety device validation.[2][3][7]
In November 2012, the upgraded model BYD S6 Jin Yue version was introduced equipped with the world's first intelligent watch key which is not just used to check the time, but also can achieve the identification, induction door, keyless entry, one-click startup. This is expected to help decrease the risk of vehicles stolen due to missing keys.[8][9]
Design controversies
editThe design of the BYD S6, S7, and later variants including the first generation BYD Tang are very controversial as the side profile heavily resembles the second generation Toyota Harrier crossover SUV.[10]
Global markets
editThe BYD S6 has been exported to Ukraine,[11] and Uruguay.[12] It made its debut at 2012 Chile Show and was expected to begin sales in Chile from December, 2012.[13][14] BYD S6 has also been produced in Iran and Karmania car factory since 2017.[1] Archived 2020-09-20 at the Wayback Machine [15]
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BYD S7 rear
References
edit- ^ a b c F, Frank (2011-05-09). "BYD S6 SUV pricing officially announced". ChinaCarTimes. Archived from the original on 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b c d "BYD SUV S6 Named "SUV of the Year" – Leads China Sales". Businesswire.com. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b "C-NCAP Safety Collision Test Results of BYD S6". China's new car assessment procedures(C-NCAP) Official Website. Archived from the original on 2012-07-26. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b "比亚迪S6驭悦上市 售价8.98万—12.98万" (in Chinese). 腾讯汽车. 2011-05-06. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "China: BYD S6 becomes "Fastest Seller SUV"". 500autos.com. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "比亚迪S6" (in Chinese). 汽车点评网. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "BYD SUV S6 Named "SUV of the Year" -- Leads China Sales". online.wsj.com. 2012-01-18. Retrieved 2012-11-08.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Henghong, Liao. "Photo: lead the trend of "Cousin the BYD S6 Jin Yue version of fun in Technology". best-news.us.
- ^ Guangman, Li. "BYD S6 Jin Yue version sold 89900 ~13.69 million". rcar.info.
- ^ "BYD S6 SUV". chinaautoweb.com/. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "China's automaker BYD launches its brand in Ukraine". ChinaDaily.com.cn. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "BYD S6: Conócelo". noticias.autocosmos.cl. 2012-07-06. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "BYD S6 impone nuevo récord". vidayestilo.terra.cl. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "BYD Unveils "SUV-of-the-Year" and Launches New Auto Line-up at Chile Auto Show". bydcompany.wordpress.com. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ karmania-auto.ir. "کارمانیا". Karmania (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
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